Leonard Lawal

Leonard Lawal

Partner International Cooperations (EU)

Professional Summary

Leonard Lawal is an international journalist and policy analyst with a strong track record covering energy, political economy, and market developments across West Africa. He is best known for his work on the intersection of public policy, investment, and strategic resources, particularly within Nigeria and the wider Gulf of Guinea region.

He currently serves as a Contributing Editor at African Energy (Hastings, United Kingdom), one of the most respected independent publications focused on Africa’s energy sector. In this role, Mr. Lawal provides in-depth reporting and analysis on energy policy, regulatory reform, investment trends, and geopolitical risk, with his work regularly consulted by industry leaders, policymakers, and investors.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Lawal has developed a reputation for rigorous analysis, strong sourcing, and the ability to translate complex policy and market dynamics into clear, actionable insight. His journalism focuses on how governance decisions shape commercial outcomes and long-term economic development in Africa’s emerging and frontier economies.

Beyond reporting, he brings experience in strategic engagement across public and private sector stakeholders, contributing to informed dialogue on economic reform, institutional development, and sustainable growth.

As Partner, International Cooperations (EU) at Kaduna Business School, Mr. Lawal brings his international perspective and professional network to strengthening the school’s engagement with European institutions. In this capacity, he supports strategic partnerships, cross-border collaboration, and knowledge exchange initiatives that align European policy, academic expertise, and private-sector interests with Kaduna Business School’s mission to advance executive education, research, and sustainable economic development in Africa.